Headwear

ABSTRACT

A bandanna-type head wear formed of a fabric, and provides fashion or protection to the wearer. The head wear comprises a first member, and a second member detachably secured to the first member to provide for an integral arrangement of the two members capable of a dual function. The first member comprises a fabric panel having a generally isosceles triangular section. For each of the two equal sides, a portion of the marginal edge at about the apex defined by a side and the base extends outwardly relative to the base to provide for a base longer in its dimension than would be defined by lines that extend in a straight direction from apex to apex. Terminating at the base of the triangular section is an integrally formed, downwardly depending, substantially rectangular section having opposing lateral edges. The second member of the head covering comprises a headband of an elongated, fabric band which is substantially longer than the rectangular section of the first member so that the opposed ends of the headband extend beyond the lateral edges of the rectangular section when attached to the first member. The first and second members include means for detachably fastening one member to the other, and the second member includes means for fastening the ends in overlapping relationship, thereby providing a conforming and secure fit.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0001] This invention relates to a headwear or covering. In its morespecific aspect, this invention relates to a headwear or covering of abasic construction, comprised of a basic structure having an uniquearrangement of dual, cooperative members and constructed so to provide adual function.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION OF THE INVENTION AND PRIOR ART

[0002] Head wear or head coverings of a bandanna-type construction havebeen used by people for many years. The bandanna is most typically afabric, and is versatile in that it can provide several functions suchas fashion, protection, and sweat adsorption. The fabric bandannatypically is of a rectangular or triangular construction to provide aconforming and secure fit to the wearer.

[0003] The prior art shows a number of United States patents comprisinga head cover with an integrally formed headband. This prior artincludes, for example, U.S. Pat. No. 5,594,856 showing a fabric bandannafor fitting the head and having an integral headband. That is, thebandanna is a unit, a single piece. Similar construction where the headcovering portion and the headband are incorporated as a single unit isshown in U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,508,211 and 5,685,016. However, suchconstruction providing a unitary body limits the application andfunction of the bandanna.

[0004] It therefore is an object of this invention to provide abandanna-type headwear or covering that is more versatile andutilitarian than what is known in the prior art.

[0005] It is another object of the invention to provide a bandanna-typehead covering having cooperative members and of a construction so toprovide a dual function.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0006] Broadly, my invention provides a head covering or a bandanna-typehead wear for at least a portion of the head of a wearer, which isformed of a fabric, and provides fashion, or protection, or sweatabsorption to or for the wearer. The head wear of this inventioncomprises a first member, and a second member detachably secured to thefirst member to provide for an integral arrangement of the two memberscapable of a dual function. Accordingly, the first member comprises afabric panel having a generally isosceles triangular section. For eachof the two equal sides, a portion of the marginal edge at about the apexdefined by a side and the base extends outwardly relative to the base toprovide for a base longer in its dimension than would be defined bylinear sides, that is, lines that extend in a straight direction fromapex to apex. Terminating at the base of the triangular section is anintegrally formed, downwardly depending, substantially rectangularsection having opposing lateral edges, which preferably aresubstantially parallel but may be arcuate or some other configuration.The second member of the head covering comprises a headband of anelongated, fabric band which is substantially longer than therectangular section of the first member so that the opposed ends of theheadband extend beyond the lateral edges of the rectangular section whenattached to the first member. The first and second members include meansfor detachably fastening one member to the other, and the second memberincludes means for fastening the ends in overlapping relationship,thereby providing a conforming and secure fit.

[0007] In a preferred embodiment, the fastening means comprises acomplementary hook and loop fastener elements, such as a VELCROfastener. Thus, in order to provide for the detachable headband orsecond member, the rectangular section of the first member and thesecond member are provided with hook and loop fastener elements so thatwhen the members are arranged in overlapping relationship, one fasteningelement is joined to the complementary fastening element. Similarly,opposed ends of the second member or headband carry the complementaryfastening elements for joining when arranged in overlappingrelationship.

[0008] It will be observed that the bandanna of this invention providesa fashionable head covering which is also protective to the wearer. Whenplaced in position, the first member covers a large portion of the headof the wearer, and the second member is joined at the ends so as toprovide an adjustable and a secure fit. Where desired, however, thesecond member as the headband portion being detachably fastened to thefirst member, may be detached and worn simply as a headband over thebrow separate from the first member

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0009]FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a multipurpose headwear comprisedof a bandanna and head band of the present invention.

[0010]FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof;

[0011]FIG. 3 is a rear elevational view thereof.

[0012]FIG. 4 is a front elevational view thereof with the head bandpartially removed.

[0013]FIG. 5 is a front elevational view thereof with the head bandremoved.

[0014]FIG. 6 is a front view of the multipurpose headwear on amannequin.

[0015]FIG. 7 is a rear view of the multipurpose headwear on a mannequin.

[0016]FIG. 8 is a front view of the head band on a mannequin showing theversatility of the headwear.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION AND PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

[0017] Referring to the drawings, wherein the same reference numeralsrefer to similar parts throughout the several views, there is shown inFIG. 1 the head covering or bandanna-type headwear, indicated generallyby the numeral 10. The bandanna head wear is comprised of two members,integrally arranged, but one member being detachable from the other toprovide a more versatile and dual function. The head wear 10, beingcomprised of first member 12 and second member 14, is made of a suitablefabric. As used herein and in the appended claims, the term “fabric” isintended to include a material made of natural and synthetic fiber, or acombination thereof, may include cotton, wool, fur, rayon, polyester,nonwovens, or polymeric film, and the fabric may be waterproof. Also,the fabric may be of various colors and designs.

[0018] Referring now to FIGS. 2-5, the head wear 10 includes a firstmember 12 having a generally triangular section 16 and a downwardlydepending rectangular section 18 integrally formed with the triangularsection, that is, the triangular section and rectangular section are aunit. In order to provide a symmetrical fit to the head of the wearer,the triangular section 16 is generally isosceles having about equalsides or marginal edges 20 and 22 and a base 24 shown in phantom only(see FIG. 2). It will be observed that the two sides 20 and 22 do notextend between apices as a straight line in a straight direction, butpreferably the lower portion of each of the two sides extends outwardlyor is arced outwardly, preferably not more than about 15 degrees. Thus,in the construction of the triangular section, a portion of the marginaledges just above the apices defined by a side and the base extendsoutwardly, as by a small arc. In this manner, the base 24 of thetriangular section is of a longer dimension than if defined by linearsides, which is advantageous by providing a better fit at the brow andmore covering to the head, as will be more apparent from the descriptionbelow.

[0019] The first member 12 includes section 18 having a substantiallyrectangular configuration as viewed in plan and extends downwardly fromthe triangular section 16 and formed integrally therewith. The lateraledges 28 and 30 of the rectangular section 18 are about co-terminus withthe base 24 and marginal edge 26, and preferably these edges aresubstantially parallel, but where desired may be of any configurationsuch as arcuate edges or scalloped edges having arcuate or angularsegments. The width of the rectangular section 18 is about one-third toone-fifth the height of the isosceles triangular section 16, andpreferably about one-fourth the height. Further, the first member 12 issymmetrical when viewed along the longitudinal axis shown as a dottedline 32 extending from the apex formed by the two equal sides 20 and 22to the center of the base 24 and rectangular section 18.

[0020] The bandanna-type headwear or covering includes a second member14 comprises an elongated headband 34 having a substantially rectangularconfiguration but where desired may be tapered. The headband 34 issubstantially longer than the rectangular section 18 of the first member12 so that the opposed ends of the headband extend beyond the lateraledges 28 and 30 of the rectangular section when attached to therectangular section. Thus, the headband and the rectangular section areprovided with complementary fastening means so that the headband can bedetachably arranged onto the rectangular section. A portion of theexposed or outwardly disposed facing of the rectangular section 18,relative to when worn or positioned on the head, is provided with afastening means 36; and the inwardly disposed facing of the headband 34,when in a worn position, is provided with complementary fastening means38. The headband and the rectangular section are disposed foroverlapping relation, so that the headband can be detachably arranged onthe rectangular section, thereby providing for an integrally arrangedbandanna.

[0021] The fastening means carried by the rectangular section and by theheadband preferably is the complementary hook and loop fastenerelements, such as VELCRO hook and loop fastener, so that each isprovided with one half of the fastening means. Thus, the outwardlydisposed facing of the rectangular section when in a fastening positionis provided with one half of the VELCRO, and the inwardly disposedfacing of the headband when in a fastening position is provided with thecomplementary one-half of the VELCRO. This type of hook and loopfastener for both is shown in the drawings as a single strip, but wheredesired, the VELCRO strips can be provided as small segments or unitssuch as two or three segments spaced apart along the desired length ofthe member. However, a single strip for both is preferred because thereis less stitching than for segments which lowers the cost, and singlestrips avoid the presence of gaps which can let air get under thecovering. Similarly, the headband is provided with complementaryfasteners 40 and 42, so that when the headband is positioned for wear,the ends of the headband overlap and are fastened in the back.

[0022]FIGS. 6 and 7 show the head wear being worn in a usual or typicalmanner. The first and second members are attached as shown, and thebandanna covering of the first member covers a large portion of thewearer's head. The headband is brought around to the back of the head,and the ends are fastened in an overlapping position. Where desired, theheadband can be removed and used separately from the first memberbandanna section, as shown in FIG. 8 thereby illustrating theversatility of the heardwear.

[0023] It will be observed that the headwear of my invention isversatile and provides distinct and important advantages, including thefact that the head wear has a dual function. Further, it should beunderstood that the foregoing detailed description has been given forclearness of understanding only, and no unnecessary limitations shouldbe understood therefrom, as modifications will be obvious to thoseskilled in the art.

What is claimed is:
 1. A covering for at least a portion of the head ofa wearer, which comprises: a first member, and a second memberdetachable to said first member; said first member comprising a fabricpanel having a generally isosceles triangular section, a portion of themarginal edge of each of the two equal sides for said triangular sectionbeing arced outwardly relative to the base to provide for an extendedbase, and terminating at the base of said triangular section with anintegrally formed, downwardly depending, substantially rectangularsection having opposing lateral edges; and said second member comprisinga headband of an elongated, fabric band substantially longer than saidrectangular section of said first member so that the opposed ends ofsaid headband extend beyond said lateral edges of said rectangularsection when attached to said first member; first complementaryfastening means for detachably fastening said second member to saidfirst member; and second complementary fastening means carried by saidheadband on opposite ends of said band for joining when arranged inoverlapping relationship.
 2. A covering for at least a portion of thehead of a wearer according to claim 1 wherein said lateral edges of saidrectangular section are substantially parallel.
 3. A covering for atleast a portion of the head of a wearer according to claim 1 whereinsaid first fastening means comprises hook and loop fastener elements,one element of said fastener carried by said first member and acomplementary element of said fastener carried by said second member. 4.A covering for at least a portion of the head of a wearer according toany one of claims 1, 2, or 3 wherein said first complementary fasteningmeans comprises complementary hook and loop fastening elements wherebywhen said headband is arranged in overlapping relationship, onefastening element is joined to the complementary fastening element.
 5. Acovering for at least a portion of the head of a wearer according to anyone of claims 1, 2 or 3 wherein said portion of the marginal edge ofeach of the two equal sides being arced not more than about 15 degrees.6. A covering for at least a portion of the head of a wearer accordingto claim 4 wherein said portion of the marginal edge of each of the twoequal sides being arced not more than about 15 degrees.